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CE03 WPU

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

208,815 mi
Last recorded208,815 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 WPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 208,815 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

wiper linkage play

Pass 17 May 2017 207,093 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 202,072 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 198,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 194,251 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 194,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 18 Feb 2013 187,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges, 205/50/16

Pass 16 Mar 2012 180,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2011 169,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both number plates deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

parts of exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2011 169,546 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both number plates deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 160,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 143,158 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 143,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 121,562 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 121,562 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 96,988 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 73,193 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CE03 WPU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE03 WPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CE03 WPU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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